CarVerify

Free Car Check

YP55 YRK

2006 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Bora87,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 139,052 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,816 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,934 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 103,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,042 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 89,887 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,028 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,472 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 34,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,157 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,380 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YP55 YRK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP55 YRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP55 YRK?

You can check the full history of YP55 YRK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP55 YRK registered?

YP55 YRK is a 2006 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is YP55 YRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 YRK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP55 YRK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YP55 YRK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.